Punta Cana Restaurant

2050 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34744 · Permanent Food Service · License 5911367

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 75 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 25, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.High priority, repeat · fixed on the spot · 10 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 24 routine inspection
1 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 intermediate (2 repeats), 7 basic (2 repeats)
-25
Safety score75

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Sep242026

Routine inspection

11 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitSep 25, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
5 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 Intermediate
- 4 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
  More time given
Basic4
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
  More time given
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitSep 24, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
11 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
  Raw beef over raw fish and raw chicken over raw octopus in walk in cooler Operator corrected order
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Intermediate3
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
  Handwashing sink near walk in cooler
  Repeat violation
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  Repeat violation
Basic7
- Code 06, Food properly thawed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
  See stop sale. 4 red snapper fillets in walk in cooler fully thawed in intact reduced oxygen packaging
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
  Avocados with stickers still on in cookline make table
  Repeat violation
  Food stored on floor.
  Bucket of peeled potatoes in beer cooler and bucket of plantains in walk in cooler Operator moved potatoes onto shelf
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  One on cookline oven handle Operator removed
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  Several on cookline
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Walk in freezer gasket Walk in cooler fan covers
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  Several cracked and missing tiles throughout kitchen and in walk in cooler and freezer
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.